Technology is so important and our students are so talented!! We are really working on having our students branch out and participate in more STEM activities. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics! These disciplines are all so vital to student growth and development. We have begun working in many of these areas to enhance our students' learning.
The Gift of Reading!!
In celebration of finishing our reading unit we are giving gifts. This is no ordinary gift however, it is the Gift of Reading. We are having our students share the joy of reading with people who they care about. We represented this by creating our own presents in class. Below you will find who your students would like to share their gifts with!
Landon- My cousin AJ Natalia- Ms. Mazza Efrta- My Grandma Carsin- Ms. Mazza and My Mommy Jahsiah- My Teachers Amir- My brother Jahmir Sanai- My cousin Sky Jayson- My sister Monee Riley- My friend Syler Kamryn- My Mommy Mya- My Teachers Mark- Ms. Mazza and Sanai
Writers Work Hard!
As we progress through the year our kindergartners are becoming so creative! As we move into the third quarter we will be diving into Writer's Workshop.
This will be a wonderful way that we can express ourselves! We will be learning how to take ideas and drawings and turn them into our very own pieces of writing! It will also be a great way to practice writing all of our letters and using their sounds.
Seuss-tastic Spring
As our readers are growing and learning we are expanding their knowledge by beginning author studies. Last month, we started this with Ezra Jack Keats to get their feet wet. This month we are studying Dr. Seuss!! The students will be learning about him and reading his works simultaneously. We will be using his books to do word study and look into rhyming. Also students will be using his works to continue to learn the parts of a book. As the month goes on we will be picking our favorite stories. Students will then be presenting their book to their peers. This will help students be comfortable sharing in front of the class. Seuss will also be incorporated to our other academics!!
Becoming Avid Readers
We are continuing with the unit Becoming Avid Readers. We are moving into a new bend that is teaching us all about learn about the world books. Students are learning about the difference between Fiction and Non-fiction books. We are using our learn about the world books (non-fiction) to help us expand our book knowledge.
Our reading levels are growing and growing! We are so proud of our readers. As we continue to work on our skills Sight Words have become so important! These are words that our readers can look at and know right away.
This week's sight words are: up, where, we Fundations Unit 4: Week 1 Exploring digraphs, which are two consonants that together make one new sound.
If you have any questions about Fundations here is a link to an article that goes over some of the research behind the program:
We also have begun to use the computer based program IXL to help our students really hone their skills. This is an internet based program where teachers or (parents) can choose skills for their students to practice. The more a student practices the more awards they can achieve! These awards will be shared with our class. Please check the backpacks for more information!
Student Login: anastasiamazza695 (but using their name not mine) Password: sela
Get Involved!!
Our students' families are very important to us! We would love for you all to get involved within our classroom! Please fill out this form so we know your preference. parent visitors to our classroom. Thank you all so much!!